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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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